Scenic Boating Trips: Old Hickory Lake

Despite the fact that school begins in just a few days, several more weeks of summer weather remain. One way to cool off from the sweltering August sun is to spend the day on the lake with family and friends. Just 25 miles upstream from Nashville, you’ll find Old Hickory Lake, a perfect place to enjoy a day on the boat. With over 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline, Old Hickory Lake is a great place for boating, fishing and other lake activities.

Fun Facts About Old Hickory Lake

Old Hickory Lake was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beginning January, 1952. The dam was closed and the filling of the lake began June 11, 1954. The lock opened to navigation June 14, 1954 and electrical power began production April 5, 1957. The total cost of the project was $48,681,700.

Construction of the dam took 460,800 cubic yards of concrete; 1,650,600 cubic yards of earth excavation; 169,000 cubic yards of rock excavation; 432,600 cubic yards of earth fill; and 18,900 cubic yards of rock fill and riprap.

Old Hickory Reservoir, at maximum pool, has 440 miles of shoreline and contains 467,000 acre feet of water.

The water shed area (the area of land from which the water feeds the lake) covers 11,674 square miles.

See Why You Should Visit Old Hickory Lake

Brought to you with information from the Nashville Boat Club.

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